Patna: On the death anniversary of his wife, Manju Sinha, former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accompanied by his son, Nishant Kumar, visited his native village, Kalyan Bigha in Nalanda district, and paid floral tributes to her.
Upon arrival, he first offered prayers at a local temple and paid homage to his late wife, Manju Devi.
Nitish Kumar appeared visibly emotional during the tribute ceremony at the memorial garden (Smriti Vatika), where he offered flowers and garlands with tear-filled eyes.
Following this, he proceeded to his ancestral home and interacted with party workers and supporters, who had gathered in large numbers.
During the interaction, local workers presented various regional issues and grievances.
Nitish Kumar listened attentively and assured them that the District Magistrate, Kundan Kumar, would ensure prompt resolution of their concerns.
This assurance was met with satisfaction among those present.
Several prominent leaders were also in attendance, including Rural Development and Information & Public Relations Minister Shravan Kumar and Member of Parliament Kaushalendra Kumar.
They joined in paying tribute to Manju Devi and extended condolences to the family.
In a lighter moment during the visit, Nitish Kumar and Nishant Kumar were seen feeding puffed rice (muri) to fish in a village pond, a gesture that drew attention and became a talking point among villagers.
Meanwhile, Nishant Kumar maintained a distance from the media and refrained from interacting with reporters.
Instead, he engaged with legislators and party workers before leaving for his maternal grandparents’ residence.
Adding a political dimension to the visit, Nishant Kumar’s uncle, Satish Kumar, expressed his hope that Nishant would rise to the post of Chief Minister in the future.
Speaking to reporters, he said that Nishant Kumar has a bright political future, a view he claimed to have held for some time.
“He was destined to enter politics, and having done so, he has made the right choice. Whether he becomes Chief Minister will ultimately be decided by the people of Bihar, but we certainly wish to see him achieve great success,” Satish Kumar said.
(IANS)
